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Do you know why honeycombs are hexagon-shaped Or how prime numbers can help insects avoid predators This book is packed with 101 eye-opening and extraordinary facts that kids will love to discover. Product 9781784049188 Paperback Thomas Canavan Arcturus 128 25 x 18 x 1cm

Was T. rex related to chickens? Why were dinosaurs so massive? Discover the answers to these questions and more in this astounding book, containing many brilliant books about all your favourite Jurassic creatures.

This strange and lovely parable, written as much for adults as for children, and beautifully illustrated by the author, has become a classic of our time. The narrator, an air pilot, tells how, having made a forced landing in the Sahara Desert, he meets the little prince. The wise and enchanting stories the prince tells about the planet where he lives with three volcanoes and a haught flower, about the other planets and their rulers, and about his fight with the bad seeds, make him an entrancing, unforgettable character. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was a novelist and professional air pilot. He wrote The Little Prince a year before his death in 1944. DESCRIPTION ON BACK JACKET OF THIS EDITION: When a pilot crash-lands in the Sahara Desert he meets a stranger - a little prince - who has arrived on Earth from an entirely different planet. By listening to the prince's stories and his questions about the world, it becomes clear to the pilot that truths about life can reveal themselves in the most unlikely of places. Translated into 180 languages and selling over 80 million copies, this beautiful and wise tale of childhood innocence will delight readers of all ages. This edition also includes Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's charming original illustrations.

Most people think that dragons and unicorns don't exist outside of story books - but Kat and Rosie know better! The best friends have been helping out at Calico Comfrey's Veterinary Surgeryever since they stumbled across its secret door one summer holiday. Join them as they rescue and care for the incredible, enchanted creatures of Starfall Forest. Along the way, they might learn some valuable lessons about bravery, friendship, and loyalty! When Kat needs something to distract her from her new baby sister, it's the perfect time to go exploring in the forest. She and Rosie find a baby gem dragon coughing and spluttering in the Crystal Caves. What has made her whole colony so sick, and could it have something to do with the gnomes' new mining machines? It's time to start an anti-pollution campaign - with just a little help from Dr. Hart! The second in the brand-new Magical Rescue Vets series, Jade the Gem Dragon features beautiful illustrations by Morgan Huff and is ideal for readers aged 7+.

Most people think that dragons and unicorns don't exist outside of story books - but Kat and Rosie know better! These best friends have been helping out at Calico Comfrey's Veterinary Surgery ever since they stumbled across its secret door one summer holiday. Join them as they rescue and care for the incredible, enchanted creatures of Starfall Forest. Along the way, they might learn some valuable lessons about bravery, friendship, and loyalty! When Kat and Rosie join Doctor Clarice on a rescue mission to a mysterious part of Starfall Forest, they catch a glimpse of a unicorn - and set off after it! However, they soon become lost in the mystical Mazewood. Can they win the trust of the unicorn, who has injured her leg? How will they ever find their way back to St. Adeline's? Ideal for readers aged 7+.

Criss-cross puzzles are a unique and inventive to improve your maths skills. Simply fill out the missing numbers in the grids to complete the adding and subtracting sums. This vibrantly illustrated, ingeniously designed book transforms maths practice into a game that young readers will love. As they solve the puzzles, kids will be boosting the speed at which they can solve simple problems, and supercharging their mental maths ability. The book also contains a fun fact on every page, linked to the vibrant illustrations. For bright sparks aged 5+.

Are bananas radioactive? When would a river flow backward? And can jellyfish really live forever? Discover the answers to these questions and more in this wild and wacky book filled with mind-blowing science facts for young readers. With an engaging Q&A format and hilarious cartoon illustrations, this book supports STEM learning and is a wonderful way to introduce scientific ideas to children in an entertaining and accessible way. Perfect for children aged 7+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Big Ideas! is a dynamic, educational "fun fact" series for children, illustrated throughout with humorous cartoons. Packed with surprising facts, stats, and records that kids will just love to share, it revels in all things weird, unexpected, mind-blowing, funny, and gross!

Put your logical thinking to the test with this jam-packed book of kids' puzzles. Ranging from easy to advanced, this cool illustrated collection builds problem-solving and non-verbal reasoning skills and is guaranteed to provide hours of fun for puzzle whizzes aged 7+.PuzzlesPair connect the identical shapes, without crossing the lines!What comes next in these geometric sequences?fit these 6 shapes together to make a perfect triangleAnd many more.ABOUT THE Brain Twisters are perfect for young readers who want to put their puzzle-solving skills to the test. With logic puzzles, word games and riddles to crack, this series is perfect for kids aged 7+.

A flea accelerates faster than a space rocket. True or false?Young readers can test their knowledge and discover mind-blowing facts in this remarkable quiz book. It includes over 500 true or false questions on a many different topics, including animals, science and sports. It's the perfect book for fact-hungry kids aged 7+.ABOUT THE Brain Twisters are perfect for young readers who want to put their puzzle-solving skills to the test. With logic puzzles, word games and riddles to crack, this series is perfect for kids aged 7+.

This fun-packed, vibrantly illustrated book shows that math is absolutely ROAR-some!Count the stripes on the Iguanodons to learn about subtraction, help the little T. rex to learn about math problems by spotting their mistakes and much more in this adorable math workbook for kids.The Dinosaur Academy series has been designed to make math practice feel dynamic and engaging. Each page presents the reader with clear instructions and simple puzzles that will help them to develop a strong grasp of addition and subtraction, gradually increasing their speed, confidence, and proficiency.Supports and reinforces school learningBoosts children's confidenceHelpful guidance for parentsThe humorous illustrations will make children feel welcome and supported, and create a context where math is fun. The cheeky dinosaur characters even offer readers hints, tips, and tricks! Math has never been this easy, accessible ... or exciting !Ideal for readers aged 5+.